- Buzzlines has licence reduced by TC
Cap of 28 vehicles put in place until TC is happy improvements are being sustained over time http://coachandbusweek.com/?p=12166 - New Kent Enviro200 fleet for Stagecoach
Stagecoach in East Kent has invested £3m in 27 new Enviro 200s which were launched on May 10 http://coachandbusweek.com/?p=12153 - Industry rallies round Western Greyhound
Hired in buses have come from seven operators and two suppliers, as far away as Blackpool and Norfolk http://coachandbusweek.com/?p=12148 - Deal struck in Bus Eireann dispute
Directors’ pay package takes a hit as drivers overtime pay is reduced, although there is no change to core pay http://coachandbusweek.com/?p=12134
*Excluding VAT & including CBW subscribers 30% discount. *Excluding VAT.
www.coachandbusmarket.com is the new online service from Coach & Bus Week that is revolutionising the way the industry buys and sells used vehicles. You can read a guide to the website written by Coach & Bus Week’s James Day here.
Vehicle of the Week
- Ford Transit LWB Highroof 12 highback seats with 3 point belts, external automatic Ratcliffe tailift, Unwin tracking
- Contact Number: 01942 864222
Job of the Week
- Arriva, General Manager, Redcar & Whitby. Deadline: May 31, 2013
- See Jobs page for more info: www.coachandbusweek.com/jobs
Coach News
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- Irish Citylink: new brand & Galway-Dublin Airport route
Irish Citylink launches new Airport Direct coach service between Galway and Dublin Airport - Licence reduction for Bakers Dolphin after PI
- Marshalls’ launches iPhone app & web ticketing
Bus News
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- Borismasters begin world tour in NYC
Prince Harry and David Cameron kick off the GREAT Britain Campaign global tour for which TfL lends two NBfLs - Record passenger numbers in London
- Record numbers at ALBUM Conference
International
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- Dream coach for Saxony’s Setra fan
The North German operator Block Busreisen recently took delivery of a three-axle S517 HD - Compass4D project for Denmark
- More fuel cell buses for US operations
NEW Technology
- New signage system for blind trialled in Wolverhampton
Pioneering new signage system for the blind and visually impaired begins trials in Wolverhampton - Improved iPhone app from The Kings Ferry
- Bombardier set for return
Financial
- Chairman to stand down as FirstGroup profits slump
Pre-tax profit fall by nearly 37% for the year ending March 31, 2013 - National Express Group solid so far in 2013
- Stagecoach trading update
Drivers
- Driver receives award from Devonport charity
The award recognises customer care given to people with learning disabilities in Cornwall - Ex-Maytree drivers move to other firms
- A fond farewell to Ringwood bus driver
